Conor McGregor's $250 million claim about Logan Paul fight backed by Indian billionaire is fake, claims American UFC legend: "What a scam!"

Conor McGregor’s recent claim of a $250 million boxing match against Logan Paul in Mumbai has come under heavy scrutiny. McGregor had previously shared a post, suggesting that “preliminary agreements” were in place for a fight in India, potentially generating massive earnings for both fighters.

However, UFC legend Chael Sonnen quickly debunked the rumors, calling the entire story “fake”. Speaking to UFC star Bo Nickal, Sonnen said:

“What a scam – the whole thing is flawed… First off, it’s not Saudi Arabia, it’s India; for some Indian billionaire who wants to bring tourism to the country [when] India is the most populated country in the world, like it is just fake."

He further added:

“But let me tell you one thing that a rich guy hates, if you are a really rich guy, it actually pains them and keeps them up at night to not have their fame – a guy that rich wants his credit for it. And the reason I tell you that is the way Conor tells this story, there’s some rich billionaire who’s going to cut a check for $250 million – first off, nobody is cutting a check for $250 million when the going rate of the market is $8 million.”

Check out Chael Sonnen's comments on Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul below (1:15:30):

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Conor McGregor revealed future plan in reaction to fanmade video edit

Conor McGregor surprised fans with a bold claim about his future, responding to a fanmade video posted on X. The video, featuring highlights from McGregor’s UFC career, was captioned:

“The Real Gangster.”

McGregor re-shared the post, writing:

“I’m not a gangster, I’m a budding politician.”

Conor McGregor's now-deleted post on X. [Screenshot courtesy: X]

This unexpected declaration comes after McGregor's recent case hearing on a 2018 assault case in Dublin. The case led to a civil court ruling requiring McGregor to pay over $250,000 in compensation, a decision he continues to dispute.